Essaouira, Morocco 🇲🇦
#450
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Nomad Score:
65%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Essaouira is quite affordable compared to major cities, with low prices for daily expenses and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Reasonably priced rentals and guesthouses, especially outside peak tourist season.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; eating out is affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Local transport is cheap but limited; taxis are affordable but not always metered.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are modest and inexpensive, mainly local cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; memberships are affordable but limited in facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Moroccan dirham is relatively stable but subject to some fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Average internet speeds around 10-20 Mbps; stable but not very fast compared to global standards.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Few dedicated coworking spaces; most nomads work from cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
75%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
67%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but limited power outlets and seating.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
52%
Weight: 100
Growing but still a niche destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Coastal air quality is good; less industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
58%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be somewhat untidy; cleanliness varies by neighborhood.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is limited but improving in tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
77%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and low traffic.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families seeking a quiet environment; limited child-specific amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
59%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; more advanced care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
81%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
60%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; limited emergency and specialist care locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters; mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional minor earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
62%
Weight: 10
Limited urban parks but proximity to beaches and natural coastal areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in older buildings; some accommodations have AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with warm summers and mild winters; limited extreme variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; medina can be noisy at times due to traffic and markets.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
89%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with music, crafts, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
54%
Weight: 15
Modest nightlife focused on local bars and occasional live music.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
83%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, ocean activities, and nearby natural parks.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French through local classes and immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
80%
Weight: 10
Many cultural tours, artisan workshops, and outdoor activities available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly cafes and small cultural venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
86%
Weight: 25
Delicious Moroccan cuisine with fresh seafood and local specialties.
🧠 Yoga Studios
40%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some wellness centers offer classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
78%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood widely available; healthy eating is accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 timezone is convenient for European clients but less so for Asia-Pacific.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
45%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events; informal meetups occasionally happen.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
38%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
42%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities; not highly developed.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Limited startup ecosystem; most entrepreneurial activity is informal.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Essaouira-Mogador Airport has limited flights; major connections via Marrakech.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mostly taxis and minibuses.
🚶 Walkability
79%
Weight: 20
Compact medina and town center are very walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
35%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis are primary option.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
62%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis connect to nearby cities; train access requires travel to Marrakech.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
65%
Weight: 10
Scooter and bike rentals available for tourists and nomads.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in town and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
68%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly available in cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain for many nationalities; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no special benefits for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
72%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires residency or local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves paperwork and delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Somewhat friendly but limited infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
30%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in Essaouira.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate female friendliness; cultural norms require some caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional cultural misunderstandings possible.